Description
A vibrant and refreshing fruit salad made with pineapple, mandarin oranges, bananas, and sugar-free vanilla pudding mix. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a light dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 fresh pineapple, cored and cut into chunks
- 1 can (15 oz) mandarin oranges in light syrup
- 2 bananas, peeled and sliced
- 1 box (4‑serving size) sugar‑free vanilla instant pudding mix
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the pineapple chunks and mandarin oranges (drain if desired, or reserve a bit of syrup for extra flavor).
- Sprinkle in the pudding mix and gently toss until the fruit is evenly coated.
- Add the banana slices and fold them in carefully to keep them from turning mushy.
- Chill the salad in the fridge for at least 10–15 minutes so the pudding sets slightly.
- Serve cold and enjoy!
Notes
- Add lemon juice to bananas to prevent browning.
- Use canned pineapple if desired, but drain slightly to avoid excess syrup.
- Prep the fruit and pudding ahead of time; add bananas before serving for best texture.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 2–3 days.
- Do not freeze—fruit texture degrades.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
